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Why are major raw milk producers not major exporters of dairy products? How do globalization, trade liberalization and the World Trade Organization (WTO) regime affect the pattern and trends in the world dairy production and trade? Which countries supply the most exports of dairy products? Which countries are buying their exports? What is the value of these exports and which countries are the largest buyers? With the globalization of dairy market, stakeholders can no longer be contented with a local view. These are some of the questions answered in this book. The book “Globalization and Dairy Industry” provides an authoritative analysis of the impact of the WTO on the growth of the world dairy production and trade, and helps the reader approach a conclusion on the likely direction of these effects. In order to draw the policy lessons from the growth experiences of the world's largest dairy processor: USA, net exporter: New Zealand and forerunner in milk production: China, the basic characteristics of their dairy industry are studied. An especial emphasis is placed on the investigation of the performance and prospects of dairy industry of the world's largest milk producer: India. To this end, the extent and factors affecting productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of Indian dairy industry are thoroughly analyzed. Subsequently, it evaluates the government policies and programmes launched in India for the development of dairy industry. Finally, the present work also illustrates how globalization, if not accompanied with suitable reforms in the domestic market, can turn opportunities into threats. The book is of paramount importance for all those interested in various contemporary issues in dairy.
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Why are major dairy producers not major exporters? How do
globalization, trade liberalization and the World Trade Organization
(WTO) regime affect the pattern and trends in the world dairy production
and trade? Which countries supply the most exports of dairy products?
Which countries are buying their exports? What is the value of these
exports and which countries are the largest buyers? With the
globalization of dairy market, stakeholders can no longer be contented
with a local view. The book “Globalization and Dairy Industry” provides
an authoritative analysis of the impact of the WTO on the growth of the
world dairy production and trade, and helps the reader approach a
conclusion on the likely direction of these effects. In order to draw the
policy lessons from the growth experiences of the world's largest dairy
processor: USA, net exporter: New Zealand and forerunner in milk
production: China, the basic characteristics of their dairy industry are
studied. An especial emphasis is placed on the investigation of the
performance and prospects of dairy industry of the world's largest milk
producer: India. To this end, the extent and factors affecting productivity,
efficiency and competitiveness of Indian dairy industry are thoroughly
analyzed. Subsequently, it evaluates the government policies and
programmes launched in India for the development of dairy industry.
Finally, the present work also illustrates how globalization, if not
accompanied with suitable reforms in the domestic market, can turn
opportunities into threats. The book is of paramount importance for all
those interested in various contemporary issues in dairy.
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